Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Companion Animal Hospital

Companion Animal

More than 18,500 dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals receive health and medical care each year in our Companion Animal Hospital.

Primary Care

Routine health care, including physical examinations, vaccinations, and treatment of minor illnesses is provided through our Community Practice Service. Veterinary students in the third and fourth year of their DVM program, assisted by veterinary technicians, examine and treat companion animals during scheduled appointments. The student clinicians are supervised by faculty veterinarians who consult and provide medical assistance for each case as needed.

Specialty Services

Many of our patients at the Companion Animal Hospital are referred by their veterinarians for evaluation by our faculty specialists for complicated medical or surgical problems.

Diagnosis and treatment of general diseases of the mouth, cervical line lesions where enamel and teeth have been eroded, fractured teeth requiring extractions, broken teeth requiring root canal therapy, and preventive cleanings.

Two nursing care units staffed 24/7 with licensed veterinary technicians, animal attendants, and veterinary students dedicated to providing the best care to all hospitalized patients and support for all hospital services.

Management of brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle problems that can result in a variety of conditions, including epilepsy, concussions, ruptured discs, spinal cord injuries, head trauma, and brain tumors.

Quality nutrition is a valuable component of healthy pet care. Our expertise can assist you to develop healthy dietary habits for your companion as well as to develop a nutritional regimen that will help to improve the quality of life for pets diagnosed with a specific medical problem.